nursing home in London, KY
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly
208 West 12th Street, London, KY 40741 · (606) 864-4155
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly at a glance
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly is a 160-bed non-profit nursing home in London, Kentucky (Laurel County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 3, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.1% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 160
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Laurel County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185003
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.10 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.01 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.45 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.1% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 19.4% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 160 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 153 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.6% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 33% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 42.3% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.7% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 78% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 71.3% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 24, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 12, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| March 5, 2020 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2020 |
| March 5, 2020 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2020 |
| January 10, 2019 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2019 |
| January 10, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2019 |
| January 10, 2019 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER, JONATHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2006 |
| MORRIS, NANCY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2025 |
| YOUNG, KATHEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/1996 |
| BLAIR, VICKI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| BOWLING, ROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/1978 |
| CUNNAGIN, ELMER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/1981 |
| DUNAWAY, BRIDGET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| GARLAND, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2018 |
| HENSLEY, JEANNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| HOUCHENS, TOM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/1978 |
| KING, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2018 |
| KUHL, HARVEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/1990 |
| MCCOWAN, CARRIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2009 |
| WESTERFIELD, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2012 |
| YOUNG, KATHEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/1996 |
| BOWLING, ROY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/1978 |
| HOUCHENS, TOM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/1978 |
| KING, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2018 |
| YOUNG, KATHEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/1996 |
| BLAIR, VICKI Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| BOWLING, ROY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/1978 |
| CUNNAGIN, ELMER Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/1981 |
| DUNAWAY, BRIDGET Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| GARLAND, SHARON Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2018 |
| HENSLEY, JEANNIE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| HOUCHENS, TOM Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/1978 |
| KING, ROBERT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2018 |
| KUHL, HARVEY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/1990 |
| MCCOWAN, CARRIE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2009 |
| WESTERFIELD, DAVID Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly's rating?
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly and how do I contact it?
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly is at 208 West 12th Street, London, KY 40741. Phone: (606) 864-4155.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.